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Portrait bust of Jan van Riebeeck, founder of Cape Town, by Willie Myburg, 'UNITY IS STRENGTH' to the right, 'EENDRAG MAAK MAG' to the left.
One Rand coins show the instantly-recognisable pronking springbok design on their reverse, created for the 1948 SA Shilling by Coert Steynberg and used on Krugerrands. '1R' is shown below with the date above and 'SOUTH AFRICA' and 'SUID-AFRIKA' to either side.
Gold 1 Rand coins minted between 1961 and 1983 are struck in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold. That's an actual gold weight of 0.1176 troy ounces, the same as a UK Half Sovereign. These coins are also the same size as a Half Sovereign, measuring 19.3 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge. Slight differences in dimensions may be apparent on the earlier 1961-1964-dated issues.
Gold 1R coins from South Africa are becoming scarce with reports that many have been melted down. The original mintage numbers range from as low as 4,246 for the first regular issue, made in 1961, ranging to 20,000 plus for some 1970s dates. It is unknown how many of these coins have survived. Proof issues are generally significantly lower than regular strikes.
These South African R1 coins are pre-owned and may show evidence of handling and minor surface scratches. We cannot guarantee a specific date, though we are happy to select a specific coin from our available stock if you contact us before placing your order.
Gold One Rand coins are worth their weight in gold. Each of these South African coins is struck in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold, meaning they contain exactly 0.1176 troy ounces of pure gold. Collectors may pay more for rarer dates and proof examples of these scarce South African coins.
Gold One Rand coins minted between 1961 and 1983 are made from 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold. That means they contain exactly 0.1176 troy ounces of pure gold, just like a British gold Half Sovereign. Their gold content and their scarcity makes 1R South African coins sought after by collectors and investors.
Some collectable South African 1 Rand coins are made of real 22-carat gold though standard circulation 1R coins are made of nickel-plated copper today. The 1R denomination is also used for fine silver Krugerrands, issued by the SA Mint.
